BLUE ROCK SECONDARY SCHOOL

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Blue Rock Secondary School counseling program is to provide an exemplary level of academic and social education to all students by fostering a partnership within the school, the home, and community in preparation for becoming productive and innovative members of our society.

PHILOSOPHY AND BELIEFS

All counselors in Blue Rock Secondary School believe that:

• Student, family, school, and community share the responsibility and accountability for learning.
• Every student deserves a well-rounded education with high academic standards.
• Every student learns differently.
• Learning takes place best in a positive and safe environment.
• Learning is lifelong.

And that the Blue Rock Secondary School comprehensive school counseling program should:

• Specify realistic goals that students, teachers, and all other staff are able to reach.
• Be well-planned and organized in a fashion that makes it easily accessible to all who are involved.
• Monitor student and staff progress towards goals.
• Include an evaluation of itself in order to manage future progress.
• Lend itself to data collection in order to drive future success.

And that counselors in the Blue Rock Secondary School will:

• Abide by the American School Counseling Association's code of ethics
• Actively involve themselves in professional development activities in order to become more knowledgeable about their district, their role within the district, and the trends of other districts around the country.